Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd operates “The Falkirk ICT Recycling and Training Project”. This is a computer recycling project that seeks to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill whilst offering high quality employment and training opportunities that accompanies this activity. The project is based on the premise that the refurbishing and subsequent reuse of existing resources is the best environmental option for the future. By refurbished I.T. equipment and selling it at low cost to low income households and the local community/voluntary sector, the project will contribute to economic and social inclusion and help to prevent the growing digital divide between those with/without access to computer equipment.

When the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive comes into force in 2005, it will no longer be possible to send PC’s to landfill. Grangemouth Enterprises is therefore offering to uplift PC’s for refurbishment or recycling depending on the condition of the equipment. The ICT Recycling Project has a SEPA Waste Management Licence (WML/E/120043) and is currently working towards achieving the Environmental Management System ISO 14001.

In the first year the project uplifted nearly 1700 pieces of computer equipment. However, we hope to uplift even greater volumes in the coming years.

Agencies that Fund/ed the project:

	Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd Fresh Futures – New Opportunities Lottery Funding Scottish Executive – Sustainable Action Grant EB Scotland – Landfill Tax Credit Scheme Falkirk Council Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley